woodley Posted June 26, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I just had an appointment with my Dr. and asked him which I should take for altitude sickness, coca tea or pills. He laughed, then asked how I was getting to a high altitude, gradually or flying. When I told him I was flying he told me to stay away from the coca tea and take the pills. He seemed to think my question was very amusing, am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr__dawggy Posted June 26, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I just had an appointment with my Dr. and asked him which I should take for altitude sickness, coca tea or pills. He laughed, then asked how I was getting to a high altitude, gradually or flying. When I told him I was flying he told me to stay away from the coca tea and take the pills. He seemed to think my question was very amusing, am I missing something? I do not know why your doc found coca amusing... Just do not plan to bring any of the coca mate leaves home with you. Customs would probably frown on the idea. Where are you flying by the way...Quito or Lima? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare marazul Posted June 26, 2009 #3 Share Posted June 26, 2009 He seemed to think my question was very amusing, am I missing something? No, your doctor is. Not part of the US Med School curriculum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatam Posted June 27, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 27, 2009 He seemed to think my question was very amusing, am I missing something? Not only not part of US med school curriculum, but coca is ILLEGAL in the USA. US doctor cannot very well encourage you to do something illegal. I personally think you will be far better off drinking LOTS of coca tea. Those pills are nasty and have nasty side effects, not the least of which is you pee A LOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navgal Posted June 29, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Coca tea instantly drove away the flash headaches when I was over 15,000 ft. It also took away the head is a balloon feeling, and eased breathing. Still got tired easily though. Don't worry about the cocaine thig. I was informed it takes 100 kilos of the leaves to make a gram of refined cocaine, and the tea is just a few leaves per cup. Also add lots of sugar - not only makes the stuff palatable, but it aids in the altitude relief, Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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